And we are progressing again. Bowsprit is in, at least provisionally. Cockpit basics are in place, and the interior seems to begin to look like something. Mast position has been determined, keels are in.

Now lots of questions: How will we handle the 400 kg lead ballast per keel? Poured in? Ingots and shot? What about rust? Nitrogen gas under pressure? With a pressure gauge so we can see when they begin to leak? Dessicants that would show colour change, and a lexan window through which it can be inspected?

Over-engineer? What is that?

But here she is: looking less like a beached whale.

The boat, guarded by vicious attack dogs ...